Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation

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Winter 2025 Wrangler

The Winter 2025 Wrangler Newsletter is now available online!

In this issue, you will learn about how:

  • YBGR & Youth Dynamics joining forces to better serve youth across Montana.
  • Remembering our beloved friend Jim Soft.
  • A Christmas celebration and holiday traditions at the Ranch.
  • Native American Services Program’s incredible care for Native youth at YBGR.

The Wrangler publication reports on the direct working relationship of the Ranch with children and the Foundation’s activities in fundraising for the benefit of at-risk youth.

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NEWEST ADOPT-A-LODGE SPONSOR

Shout out to the Johnson Family Foundation for adopting YBGR’s Jessie Grant Lodge, normally home to 11 boys in the residential treatment program. The “Jessie Grant” boys recently moved to McVay Lodge so that improvements could be done to their lodge. Please join us in thanking Willy and Julie for their commitment to help youth dealing with mental health challenges!

SECOND CHAPLAIN

The Spiritual Life Program at YBGR is growing! Please welcome Rich Lutton as their second Chaplain!
Rich brings years of experience in nonprofit work and youth spiritual care, including 15 years with YoungLife. With this expansion, YBGR’s Chaplains can provide even more faith-based support through chapel services, Bible studies, one-on-one counseling, and YoungLife Club and Camp.
As YBGR continues to grow, so does the need for spiritual care. Having two Chaplains ensures that every youth—no matter where they are in the state or on their faith journey—receives encouragement, hope, and a listening ear.
Thank you to our donors and community partners for making this possible! Join us in giving Rich a warm welcome to the YBGR family!

UPCOMING FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCH

In 2023, we created a beautiful video together with the Ranch to highlight what makes YBGR such an amazing place of healing and hope for youth. We love to share it with our supporters and those interested in learning more about YBGR and its wide array of programs and services. We share this video during what we’re calling “Food for Thought” lunches as well as with clubs, organizations and businesses though out the state.
Our next scheduled Food for Thought lunch is coming up:
Where: Yellowstone Foundation – 2050 Overland Ave
When: March 6th | 12:00 PM
To RSVP or if you or your company is interesting in learning more, contact abigail@yellowstonefoundation.org or call (406)656-8772

NEW LEWISTOWN DECK!

Thanks to the Central Montana Foundation and private donors, staff and families now have a new deck space for staff and client activities and gatherings at YBGR’s Lewistown Community Office!

SIDE BY SIDE

Big News at YBGR!  A HUGE shoutout to Roadarmel Construction and Basecamp Powersports for their incredible generosity! Thanks to their support, the YBGR clinic now has a brand-new side-by-side vehicle! This game-changer will allow YBGR staff to safely and quickly transport kids between east and west campuses for medical appointments—rain, snow, or shine.
Thank you for helping keep safety and care at the forefront of everything the Ranch does!

YBGR’S HERD

Meet the Newest Members of the YBGR Family!  We’re thrilled to announce that two gentle souls have joined our Equestrian program—say hello to Domino (paint) and Bell (bay)! These well-trained horses are ready to embark on healing journeys with our kids, many of whom will be experiencing the joy of horseback riding for the first time. Help us in welcoming our equine therapists and seeing the incredible impact they’ll have on our program.

BACKPACK PROGRAM

Thanks to the support of Town Pump Charitable Foundation, 90 students at YBGR’s Yellowstone Academy have been receiving backpacks filled with nutritious food, ensuring they don’t go hungry over weekends and holidays. These backpacks provide more than meals—they offer comfort and stability to kids facing food insecurity. Their generosity helps students return to school ready to learn and thrive.
Thank you, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, for making a difference!

 

VO-TECH GARAGE PROJECT

We’re excited to share that the garage door in the Vo-Tech Shop has been replaced, and it’s looking fantastic! This upgrade means smoother operations for students as they work on hands-on projects and continue learning valuable technical skills.
We’re so grateful to KE Construction for their adoption of the Hanscom Vo-Tech Building! Their support made sure this improvement happened. It’s because of partnerships like this that we can provide students at YBGR with the tools and facilities they need to succeed.

 

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

As we close out Native American Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate the milestones of the Native youth served at YBGR. This summer, several youth successfully discharged, marking a significant step in their journey.
We’re also excited to announce the launch of a new Wellbriety Talking Circle on campus, a powerful initiative focused on the holistic well-being of our youth. With the recent certification of one of the YBGR staff members by the White Bison Organization, the circle now meets every Tuesday morning in partnership with our Chemical Dependency department. This new addition complements the ongoing commitment to cultural education, personal growth, and community-building through the Native American Services Program.
At Yellowstone Foundation, we are honored to provide YBGR students with the support they need to thrive, both in recovery and in life.

 

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